06 May 2018 Swingbridge Update!

From May 1 through October 31: The draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels. For recreational vessels, the draw shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need open for recreational vessels on the hour only.

photo courtesy of Eweather

From November 1 through April 30: The draw shall open on signal for all vessels, except that from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least six-hours notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.

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Friends,

As some of you know, at my request in 2015— CT DOT began an electronic sign up for texting alerts for the East Haddam Swing Bridge during openings or delays.

If done correctly you will receive a text message to your phone that will look like the photo! You will only get text messages when the bridge is OPEN or CLOSING, so it may be minutes or hours before you receive a text message!